Obituary of Courtney Hines

Courtney ‘the Flash’ Hines, age 70, passed away on August 4th, 2023 in Los Lunas, NM. Courtney was born in Detroit, MI on September 3rd, 1952 and moved to Albuquerque in 1971. He is survived by his wife Arleen Hines; his children Amanda (Robert) La Fountain, and Candice (Brandon) Hardman; his grandchildren Emrys and Evelyn La Fountain; his sisters Colleen Apmadoc, Kathy Hines, and Florence Hines; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Evelyn Hines.

Courtney was an ASE Master Technician who built the largest automotive repair facility in Albuquerque. He put his all into everything he did, from turning his ’70 Cadillac Coupe deVille into a 9 second dragster, to building a land speed record breaking engine. His time away from work was spent on his farm in Peralta or hunting with his friends and his hunting dogs. His grandchildren were the light of his life and brought him much joy.

Courtney’s service, start at 3:30.

Sunday the 17 of September. Doors open 3 to 7.

Empire event center

933 Sunset Rd.

Albuquerque NM 87105